Paraprofessional-Adult Assistant

Vista Del Mar • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Role Overview The Paraprofessional- Adult Assistant will provide 1:1 behavioral support to an assigned student in and out of the classroom in accordance with their IEP. support to student in classroom and group implementing behavior intervention/support plan.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required.
• Associates degree or 2 years of college credit (48 credits), or passage of the CBEST or other equivalent test showing proficiency in reading, math, and writing.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of experience working with students under the following eligibilities: emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, and/or other developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Some classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect data as it relates to the IEP (Individualized Education Programs) and behavior intervention/support plan under the guidance of the behavior intervention development specialist, on an assigned device.
• Provides intervention for students in crisis, utilizing Crisis Prevention and Intervention methods (onsite and offsite per contract);
• Support the special education teachers with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a specific student.
• Remains within physical proximity of students.
• May be required to provide daily transportation when needed.
• Maintains physical visibility (in and out of the classroom) so that students are aware of staff’s presence.
• Provides consistent supervision, protection, and care of the children, including all structured and unstructured times.
• Maintains and ensures that all equipment and supplies are available for use in the rooms set up for de-escalation, sensory and quiet times, while providing a neutral, non-reinforcing environment.
• Works collaboratively with supervisor, staff, clients, and guests to give the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all.
• Assist students with adaptive living skills, as needed, including dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Is required to complete all paperwork in a timely manner, including incident reports, anecdotal records, and behavioral charting where required, and enters Time-Outs into the PBIS Program, and the agency’s online TIER system for Incident Reports
• Is required to use the agency’s electronic email and payroll systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children via role modeling and coping strategies

Benefits

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits
• 403(b) - 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Flex Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)
• Salary: $18 - $23

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees